Cornelia Cosa is unwillingly chosen to be a Vestal Virgin for thirty years.She begins her training as a novice, learning the ancient rites and rituals to Vestal, dedicating herself to guarding...
The role of women in Roman culture and society was a paradoxical one. On the one hand they enjoyed social, material and financial independence and on the other hand they were denied basic...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks,...
The town of Vestal has evolved over generations, from the quiet days of Native Americans fishing along the Susquehanna River to the bustling, dynamic community that it is today. Established in 1823...